Meaning of 'brain'

noun

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers

Synonyms: encephalon

noun

that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings

Synonyms: head

noun

mental ability

Example: "he's got plenty of brains but no common sense"

Synonyms: brainpower learning ability mental capacity mentality wit

noun

the brain of certain animals used as meat

noun

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

Synonyms: genius mastermind brainiac

verb

to kill by smashing someone's skull

Example: "I was brained 100 times in a row."

verb

to hit on the head

Example: "I brained that noob with a bat."